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Licensed
Certified
Insured
Radon
and
Basement waterproofing
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Family
owned and
operated
25+ years
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Because when it comes down to it, it's about peace of mind.
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Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer.
in Iowa, 7 out 10 homes will test above the EPA Recommended action Level.
​Radon
&
Water
proofing
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at a
Glance
Why should I be concerned and What is it
7 out of 10 Iowa homes will have radon levels above the action level of 4pCi/L.
Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer.
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment. It's colorless and odorless. It can seep into buildings and pose serious health risks.
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How do I know if I'm at risk
Homes can be easily tested
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What can be done about it
Homes can be mitigated to reduce levels
Costs: 90% of Z Radon's mitigations are under $1500
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Why should I have a certified radon specialist involved when waterproofing my basement
Waterproofing your basement, will almost always increase your radon levels
Only a certified radon specialist can ensure a basement waterproofing system will not increase your radon levels.
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Services
Choose Z Radon and Basement Waterproofing with the confidence of 25+ years in all aspects of construction.
radon
testing
Radon Mitigation
basement waterproofing
We provide both
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Residential Testing
Large Building Testing.
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Our Continuous Radon Monitors provide hourly readings, averages & color graphs for easy interpretation.
We tackle all mitigation needs
​Residential and Commercial.
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Active Radon Mitigation Systems
Converting Passive Systems to Active
Crawlspace Encapsulations
and
Crawlspace Mitigations
With attention to radon reduction practices we offer
Internal Drain Tile Systems
External Drain Tile systems
Wall Stabilization
Sump Pumps
Back up Sumps
Basement Wall Crack Repair
and
Basement Wall Encapsulation
Like why it should be a
Certified Radon Specialist
OUR STORY
OUR STORY
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Ames family and owned and operated
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25+ years experience in remodeling gives us an extensive skill set to install mitigations and waterproofing without jeopardizing the integrity of your home.
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Stepped into radon work after our attention was brought to lung health
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Husband and wife team
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2 kids, 2 dogs
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He likes the woods
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I like the sea.
Z Radon Basement and Waterproofing is an Ames, Iowa family owned and operated company with 25+ years of experience in the building industry.
We're one of those husband and wife teams. My name is Victoria and my husband's name is Brandon. When we met, neither one of us thought we'd be in the building industry, but I suppose it was in the blood.
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My father was an architect and project manager. Like some families build puzzles together. Our family spent months, "building" his designs with bolsa wood.
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Brandon comes from a line of custom builders in Naperville, Illinois and has been on the job site since he was 5 years old. His only "hiatus" from building... was a 7 college stint, where we met.
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Fast forward past the college years and we find ourselves going back to our roots. We start remodeling homes. In fact, we still have that part of the company running as well. Remodeling requires an understanding of all facets of construction; exterior to interior, concrete to roofs. As remodelers we have pride ourselves in creating seamless transitions from old to new.
All this experience gives us a unique and extensive skill set most other certified radon and basement waterproofing specialist do not have. ​We instinctually look beyond the basement and think forward with your home's aesthetics and potential in mind. If we're going through your roof, we know how to do it. We also know how to work in homes while families are living in them, taking great care to ensure that you are comfortable with the people in your home.
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With age, and after some family events that brought our attention to lung health, we stepped into radon testing and mitigation. Taking a deep breath is easily taken for granted. We wanted to do more than create beautiful spaces, we wanted to improve the health of your home too.
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As we gained our certifications and knowledge we came across one issue over and over again. The majority of basement waterproofing systems were actually increasing radon levels. So here we are, making sure you know and making it clear we can help with this too! We sincerely mean it when we say, "It's about peace of mind." ​​​​​​​
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On a more personal note- we have 2 kids, both boys in their 20's, and 2 yellow labs. I love all things beach and ocean related. Brandon likes all things woods and mountain related. Some of our favorite, but too few, lazy weekend mornings center around coffee, a fox, some deer and all the other wildlife in our yard.
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Your website doesn't look like all the other nuts and bolts Radon and Waterproofing websites?
​That's probably the home remodeler in us coming though. Don't let our website fool you. We don't believe in high pressure sales. Our "pretty" website doesn't mean we cost more. We do the nuts and bolts work. We just do it understanding that this is your home, a place you live in, relax in and maybe even expand in.
OUR VERY FIRST BASEMENT WATERPROOFING JOB I'll never forget it. Brandon had developed a fun and sweet relationship with an older woman named Betty while building an addition for her. It was at least 20 years ago. Betty may have been in her 80's but she was feisty, wore denim mini skirts to garden in and wrote poetry- mostly about her garden. She called us for help with all sorts of things and liked playing little pranks, such as "accidently" watering Brandon when he was kindly moving her oversized potted plants for her. One stormy night, we got a phone call. It was Betty, and I could hear the panic in her voice. Her basement was flooding. At 3 o'clock in morning, my young husband got up and rushed over. The water had reached the first step from her basement. There were many buckets, many sopping wet towels and many many trips up and down the stairs that night. After the storm cleared, we installed our first basement waterproofing system for Betty. She called us back many more times for screened in porches, garden sheds, decks and of course this and thats, but her basement stayed dry and there were no more 3 am calls.
Reviews
See What Our Satisfied Clients Are Saying
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Excellent - after the results were back the system was installed and running within days with little disturbance to my home. They moved anything that had to be moved and replaced when they were done. He has been back twice to check levels (at no additional charge) because he wanted to get the level lower if possible even though it was well below acceptable levels. He is truly concerned about the dangers of radon and wants to educate people and help people remove this danger if needed. I was so pleased I actually have hired him to check all my children's homes and install systems if needed.
Jackie Woodin
Brandon and Victoria are great to work with! Both of them are very knowledgeable about radon and were able to thoroughly answer all of questions. The gentlemen that installed our system were awesome! They arrived on time and got to work, they were patient with our overly friendly dogs, who needed know what they were doing at all times 😉, and they did a great job of cleaning everything up. If you're looking for a local radon mitigation company with fair pricing, friendly owners and great service, Z Radon is the one to call! Thank you for your services!!
Mindy B
I didn't really want a system, but I sleep better knowing I have one. I liked Brandon because he thought about saving money for me. Quick and easy.